dimethyldiketone
Syllables
di-meth-yl-di-ke-tone
Pronunciation
/ˌdaɪˌmɛθɪlˌdaɪˌkiːtoʊn/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
di- + methyl + diketone
Dimethyldiketone is divided into six syllables: di-meth-yl-di-ke-tone. The primary stress falls on the third and sixth syllables. The syllabification follows the vowel peak principle and standard rules for breaking consonant clusters. The word is a noun with a complex morphemic structure derived from Greek and Germanic roots.
Definitions
- 1
An organic compound with the formula (CH3)2C(O)C(O)CH3. It is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor.
“Dimethyldiketone is used as a flavoring agent and in the synthesis of other organic compounds.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third ('di') and sixth ('tone') syllables. The stress pattern is typical for compound words.
Syllables
di — Open syllable, unstressed.. meth — Open syllable, unstressed.. yl — Closed syllable, unstressed.. di — Open syllable, stressed.. ke — Open syllable, unstressed.. tone — Closed syllable, stressed.
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Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Breaking
Consonant clusters are generally broken after the first vowel.
- The compound nature of the word (multiple roots) could potentially lead to less predictable stress patterns, but the observed pattern is consistent with similar compounds.
- The 'y' in 'methyl' functions as a glide.
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